Torrence, whose son, Steve, is the points leader in the class, went 3.756 at 329.99 mph in his
Capco Contractors dragster to defeat three-time world champion Antron Brown on a holeshot in the
final round. Making his 27th career start, Billy Torrence, who was also the No. 1 qualifier for the
first time in his career this weekend, knocked off Terry Totten, Scott Palmer and Mike Salinas to
face off with Brown in his first career final round appearance.

Billy Torrence celebrates first National event win.

"To come out here and be able to win a event, and give back something to those guys who give me a
good operation when I come out, that's just a blessing," Torrence said. "At this level, there's
pressure on everyone to win. I just wanted to win and Antron is a tremendous racer, and you just
have to be on your game. We prepare well and we have a great team put together, and a great car. We
have all the right parts and pieces."

Steve Torrence maintained his points lead in the class despite falling to Brown in a tight
semifinal race. Brown, who won the previous race in Seattle, is now a point out of fifth place,
beating Luigi Novelli, defending world champion Brittany Force and S. Torrence to reach his 121st
career final round and third straight at Brainerd.

Jack Beckman celebrates second National event win this
season.

In Funny Car, Jack Beckman secured his second victory of the season and 28th of his career in his
Infinite Hero Foundation Dodge Charger R/T with a run of 3.961 at 325.69 against Don Schumacher
Racing teammate Tommy Johnson Jr. in the final round. Beckman, who recorded his first career
Brainerd victory, also posted wins against Matt Hagan, Shawn Langdon and points leader Courtney
Force.

"We have struggled, it's no secret we haven't had the car we had early in the season," said
Beckman, who moved to fourth in Funny Car points. "We weren't exactly stellar Friday and Saturday
and we didn't have lane choice all weekend long. (But) I feel a heck of a lot better today than I
did yesterday. To put it back in the winner's circle again, it just reaffirms we have a contending
car. I like the way we picked away at things and we got significantly better every time down the
racetrack today."

Johnson clinched his spot in the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship on Sunday, advancing to
his second final round of the season with victories over Del Worsham, Tim Wilkerson and J.R. Todd,
who also secured his spot in the playoffs.

Deric Kramer celebrates second National event win.

Pro Stock's Kramer grabbed his second career victory in his American Ethanol Chevrolet Camaro after
going 6.652 at 207.56 in the final round to defeat Tanner Gray. Kramer's first career win came
earlier this year in Topeka, while Sunday's path to the winner's circle also included round wins
against Vincent Nobile, Alex Laughlin and Jason Line. Kramer clinched his spot in the Countdown to
the Championship on Sunday as well.

"It's been a lot of fun," said Kramer, who made his third straight finals appearance this season.
"I know how good you have to be to win in this class. You just have to be ready every time you go
to the starting line. There's no free shots. You have to be competitive, and if you're not
competitive on the tree and you're not competitive on the track, you're not going to win, you're
going to go home. We just continue to do that and hopefully it works out for us more than it
doesn't."

Gray, who remained second in points, advanced to his second straight finals at Brainerd with
victories over Dave Connolly, Fernando Cuadra and points leader Greg Anderson. Line, Chris McGaha
and Drew Skillman all secured their spots in the Countdown to the Championship.

Eddie Krawiec celebrates fourth National event win this
season.

In an all-Screamin' Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson final round, defending Pro Stock Motorcycle
world champion Krawiec earned his fourth victory of 2018 and 47th of his career with a run of 6.897
at 195.14 to beat teammate Andrew Hines. Krawiec moved within 11 points of Hines for the points
lead with his fourth career Brainerd victory, one that also included round wins against Ryan
Oehler, Mark Paquette and Hector Arana Jr.

"It's about building momentum right now," Krawiec said. "We know where we are and we're in a great
position. I think as long as you have that great drive and have that upbeat spirit, you have
everybody all excited and that's what it's about right now. I have a good motorcycle under me. I
know if it's not winning, it's most likely because of me. It's just great to come out and run well.
We had a consistent motorcycle and that's what you need to win races."

Hines' path to his fifth final round this season included wins against Karen Stoffer, Jerry Savoie
and Angie Smith. No. 1 qualifier Matt Smith also clinched his spot in the Countdown to the
Championship.

The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues Aug. 29-Sept. 3 with the last race of the regular
season, the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.

Sunday's final results from the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International
Raceway. The race is the 17th of 24 in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series-